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Polzin: Why TPC Wisconsin owner has plenty of reasons to smile
Dennis Tiziani's dream of creating a competitive golf course was on full display during the opening round of the American Family Insurance Championship. But the 82-year-old isn't stopping here.
'Tactically sound' round puts Thomas Bjørn, Darren Clarke in driver's seat at AmFam Championship
The first round of the American Family Insurance Championship's team format saw a pair of international stars play a bogey-free round to take a two-stroke lead.
McFarland's Julia Ackley's 'just go for it' approach leads to silver at state track meet
McFarland senior Julia Ackley needed to split her focus between two events at the same time during Day 1 of the state track meet.
Players balance strategy, aggression in AmFam Championship's team format
PGA Tour Champions players rave about the team setup at the American Family Insurance Championship. Here's how it impacts how they attack the course at TPC Wisconsin.
Madison Edgewood sophomore captures silver in lone event at state track meet
The Crusaders standout notched a career-best mark to earn her first medal at the WIAA state track and field championships.
Abundant Life/St. Ambrose senior's latest state track title carries extra meaning
The Challengers standout surged to a second straight 800-meter championship, not only for himself but the entire Abundant Life community.
Sauk County Board moves forward with nursing home lease
Sauk County board members will move forward with leasing the Sauk County Healthcare Center to Aria Healthcare, following an affirmative vote in a special meeting Thursday night.
UW-Parkside consolidates as it contends with enrollment, budget woes
The reductions are expected to save UW-Parkside between $200,000 and $300,000 each year.
Golf championship to close some Madison roads
Multiple Madison roads will shut down for the weekend as the American Family Insurance Championship rolls through town.
UW system plans faster way to identify, change and phase out low-enrollment programs
About 200 of nearly 650 Universities of Wisconsin programs qualify as low enrollment, a third-party audit found.
Owner jumps into Lake Monona to escape burning pontoon boat
The owner reported that he was having mechanical issues and noticed a fire that became too big to put out with the boat’s fire extinguisher.
Jury finds Milwaukee man guilty of killing and dismembering woman on first date
Maxwell Anderson faces a mandatory life sentence in prison when he's sentenced Aug. 15.
Man arrested in 27th seizure of unlawful gun this year, Fitchburg police say
The seizure of 27 guns in 2025 is the result of targeted enforcement efforts, community tips, and proactive policing aimed at reducing gun violence, Fitchburg police said.
Kalahari Resort is adding cabins and a supper club on old Dawn Manor land in Wisconsin Dells area
"With the Kalahari Adventure Collection, we’re redefining what a resort stay can be," Kalahari President Travis Nelson said.
Mendota Marsh: The return of the Guerrilla Cookies
Lewis Crane is excited that the Guerrilla Cookie, a staple of the Madison 1960s scene, is coming back in this week's Mendota Marsh.
Rubio’s student visa pause does real harm to Wisconsin, nation | Patricia Lopez
This is a season of anxiety for international students in the U.S. -- including 15,000 in Wisconsin -- who find themselves demonized by the Trump administration as it devises new ways to limit their numbers.
Wisconsin patients deserve easier access to hospital prices | Sen. Julian Bradley
Imagine waking up in pain. Not chronic pain, though -- this is new. You’re concerned, but think you can tough it out.
Mad Gluten Free Fest moves to Breese Stevens after last year's success
Attendance for the inaugural local gluten-free festival last year "blew us out of the water," organizer Melissa Bennett said.
Middleton community celebrates new lakefront park
Located at 6000 Lake Street, Lake Street Park boasts a scenic view of Lake Mendota, punctuated by a boat pier and kayak launch, smooth places from which to set sail.